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Real Madrid signs Yan Diomande, cites Cristiano Ronaldo as idol

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:10 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Real Madrid signs Yan Diomande, cites Cristiano Ronaldo as idol

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Real Madrid has officially signed Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for €140 million this summer. Diomande expressed his honor in joining the club and remarked that he is not feeling the pressure from the hefty price tag. In an interview, Diomande stated that Cristiano Ronaldo is his idol, referencing the numerous images of the former star around the training facilities. Diomande, who has high expectations placed upon him, hopes to channel some of Ronaldo's mentality during his tenure at Madrid.

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•Diomande joins Real Madrid from RB Leipzig for €140 million.
•He idolizes Cristiano Ronaldo and admires his legacy.
•The young winger is determined to succeed amid high expectations.
•Diomande considers joining Madrid a dream come true.
•Ronaldo's influence may shape Diomande's approach to his career.

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Real Madrid signed talented Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig this summer for a mammoth fee of €140 million.That price tag was a clear reflection of the kind of faith Los Blancos had i...
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